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S396 VNM

1998 Volvo S80

Silver Petrol 2783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,642 mi
Last recorded99,642 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Volvo S8098,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 VNM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 99,642 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 99,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 97,713 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 90,234 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 87,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f steering rack inner joint badly worn but found no free play at steering wheel

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,553 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 83,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 77,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,085 miles

Huge engine oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side track rod arm in steering rack is worn.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 71,082 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Huge engine oil leak.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side track rod arm in steering rack is worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,594 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 65,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,125 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 59,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 54,190 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 54,187 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 46,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 39,610 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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S396 VNM is a 1998 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 98,998 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S396 VNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S396 VNM is a 1998 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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